Healthcare Unit Coordinator
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$26/hrFull-time
About the role
Healthcare Unit Coordinator at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) in Washington Heights, NY.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule chemotherapy, radiology, and specialist referrals for assigned locations, ensuring all required records are obtained.
- Communicate test instructions to patients, addressing questions or concerns before the procedure/test date.
- Collaborate with the Head Nurse to reschedule unscheduled chemotherapy and Shot Room appointments, verifying authorization before patient visits.
- Arrange hospital services such as admissions and transfusions.
- Obtain stat results (pathology, labs, radiology, clinical records) for physicians and nurses.
- Handle specialty requisitions (e.g., Caris, BRCA, Foundation One).
- Assist Front Desk with support as needed.
- Assist clinical staff by coordinating calls, including facilitating physician-to-physician communication.
Requirements
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- At least one year of unit coordinator experience preferred.
Skills
- Skills in multitasking, customer service, time management, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Google Suites.
- EMR experience is a plus.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Pay
Starting Salary: $26/hr
Benefits
- Health Insurance on day 1
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-term disability
- 401k Plan
- Generous PTO
- 8 paid holidays (2 floating)